Novels:
* Waiting to Exhale (1992) - Her breakout novel, which was adapted into a successful film. It follows the lives of four African American women in Seattle as they navigate love, marriage, and their careers.
* A Different World (1993) - A sequel to Waiting to Exhale, this novel follows the character of Savannah Jackson as she deals with new challenges and relationships.
* How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1996) - This novel tells the story of Stella, a successful career woman who rediscovers herself and her sexuality on a trip to Jamaica.
* Disappearing Acts (1998) - This novel tackles the themes of domestic violence and abuse.
* The Interruption of Everything (2001) - A novel about a woman's struggle to deal with her husband's infidelities.
* Getting to Know You (2005) - This novel features a group of friends who are struggling with their own individual problems.
* I Almost Forgot About You (2016) - This novel follows a woman who finds herself in a love triangle and must confront her own past.
* The Next Chapter (2018) - This novel features the characters of Robin and Zora from Waiting to Exhale. It explores their lives 25 years later.
* Who Said I Was Done? (2023) - Her latest novel explores the power of female friendships and the search for love and fulfillment.
Other Works:
* Mama (2007) - A memoir about her relationship with her mother.
* Terry McMillan's "Waiting to Exhale" (2007) - A screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel.
Terry McMillan's work has been praised for its realistic portrayal of African American life and its strong female characters. Her books have been translated into many languages and have been adapted for film and television. She is considered to be one of the most influential authors of the contemporary era.